Connor Hellebuyck trade fits: 8 teams that could make a deal with the Jets
The top goalie in the world is hoping to be traded before NHL training camps open in September.…
NHL Pipeline Rankings 2026: From Sharks to Avalanche, the best prospects and under-23 players
Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026-27 edition of the NHL Pipeline Rankings, where we look at the future of…
Evening Notes: Red Wings, Graf, Hofer – Pro Hockey Rumors
There haven’t been many material updates, but Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman offered new insight into the hiring process of…
The NHL fan experience is changing: 20,000 fans weigh in on streaming, radio and more
Ten years ago, only one NHL player finished the regular season with more than 90 points. The Vegas…
Which NHL jerseys should make a comeback? One pick for every team
From Mats Sundin returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a front-office role to Patrick Kane returning to…
NHL contract grades: Macklin Celebrini gets paid but still gives Sharks a discount
The contract The San Jose Sharks signed center Macklin Celebrini to a five-year extension with an $18.8 million…
NHL contract efficiency rankings 2026: Which teams spend their money most wisely?
Every summer I take some time to dig into the NHL’s contract landscape. The best of the best,…
Every NHL team’s top-6 center duos, ranked from best to worst
Finding a dominant one-two punch at center is every NHL team’s dream. Elite centers are very difficult to acquire…
Which NHL player is the biggest on-ice villain in every team’s franchise history?
Every good story needs a villain. Does every good NHL team need one, too? Countless stars over the…
San Jose Sharks prospect Keaton Verhoeff to return to North Dakota
As anticipated, San Jose Sharks defense prospect Keaton Verhoeff will be returning to the University of North Dakota…
More NHL teams than ever are without a captain. Does wearing the ‘C’ still matter?
Claude Giroux was 25 when he was named captain of the Philadelphia Flyers. Saddled with the front-facing responsibilities…
2027 NHL mock expansion draft: What would a 33rd team look like?
Would another NHL expansion draft dilute the rest of the league too much? Is it even possible to…